Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Waymo rolls out vans without human drivers
The move by Waymo, which started Oct. 19 with an automated Chrysler Pacifica minivan in Chandler is a major step toward vehicles driving themselves without human backups on public roads.
What’s on the ballot? Your guide to Tuesday’s US elections
Voters are electing two governors, some big-city mayors and one member of Congress in an election dominated by local and state races.
Maricopa County’s recorder apologizes for his online tirade
In a five-minute video on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Fontes said he was sorry for his "inappropriate and rude comments" to State House District 13 candidate Nathan Schneider and apologized to all county voters and residents and the elections department.
Bisbee to change disposable bag ordinance to duck budget hit
The City Council's decision late Monday responds to state Attorney General Mark Brnovich's recent conclusion that Bisbee's ban violates an Arizona law barring local governments from imposing regulatory mandates on disposable bags.
Court: DES in contempt for failure to appeal for benefits
The Arizona Court of Appeals issued the decision Tuesday and found that the Department of Economic Security failed to comply with a prior court order requiring it to file about 100 appeals for unemployment benefits, food stamps and cash welfare assistance by early March.
Arizona governor gives raises to aides despite lean budget
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has given 44 of his staffers raises of up to 20 percent despite offering teachers raises of less than 1 percent because of a lean budget.
News agencies to appeal ruling over execution-drug suppliers
News organizations plan to appeal a ruling that concludes Arizona isn't required to reveal the identity of the companies that supply the state with drugs for executions.
Ducey headed to United Kingdom to tout business
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is headed to the United Kingdom for a series of economic development meetings and to meet with tourism industry representatives at an Arizona Cardinals football game outside London.
Judge dismisses Arpaio’s criminal case, allows pardon to stand
A federal judge has upheld the validity of former Sheriff Joe Arpaio's presidential pardon despite claims from critics that letting his clemency stand would encourage officials to disobey future court orders.
Vice President Pence arrives in Phoenix to tout tax reform
Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Arizona to tout the administration's tax overhaul plan and attend a political reception.
Sen. Collins’ opposition kills GOP health care drive
The last-gasp Republican drive to tear down President Barack Obama's health care law essentially died Monday as Maine Sen. Susan Collins joined a small but decisive cluster of GOP senators in opposing the push.
Ducey says he still supports health care bill
Ducey tweet reacting to McCain's announcement Friday doesn't mention McCain but says the governor still supports the bill and encourages others to do the same.